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Dona Emília Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom
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Traditional House, 6 Bedrooms | Executive lounge
Dining
Executive lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
Rua Manuel Espregueira, N6, Viana do Castelo, 4900-318
  • Museu do Traje
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Republic Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Igreja Matriz
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Braga (BGZ)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Suite

  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Design Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Design Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Design Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Design Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Suite, Balcony

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Traditional House, 6 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 20
  • 3 Queen Beds, 3 Large Twin Sofa Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Dona Emília Guesthouse

Guesthouse in Viana do Castelo
Tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dona Emília Guesthouse offers 6 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. This Viana do Castelo guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Dona Emília Guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Museu do Traje. Free WiFi in public areas, breakfast (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Steps from Museu do Traje and Republic Square
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Dona Emília Guesthouse offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Viana do Castelo guesthouse is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy breakfast daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee daily: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Office
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (3 PM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 30 April, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 May - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 3 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 118669/AL

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Dona Emília Guesthouse Viana do Castelo
Dona Emília Viana do Castelo
Dona Emília
Dona Emília house Viana do Ca
Dona Emilia
Dona Emília Guesthouse Guesthouse
Dona Emília Guesthouse Viana do Castelo
Dona Emília Guesthouse Guesthouse Viana do Castelo

Dona Emília Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful stay. Great location and value. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and comfortable in Viana do Castelo
This was a lovely spot in Viana do Castelo. I was welcomed very warmly. My room was cozy and warm. There were a lot of great details. Wine and sparkling water in the room. Breakfast in the kitchen. An absolutely delightful stay.
View from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in a great location. Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay in Viana do Castelo! The hosts were great Sophia and Rami were very helpful and considerate. I wish I would have stayed longer! Directly in the historic center and walkable to many shops, restaurants and the waterfront! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Class trip
Beautiful and chic accommodation in heart of Viana - really nice stay, many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best
We have stayed in numerous types of accommodation from luxury hotels to hostels in Spain and Portugal in preceding weeks. Dona Emelia was our favorite on many levels. A small scale guest house that has been a labour of love, with great architectural value and highly thoughtful amenities. They have guest comfort and experience at top of mind. Clean, central and very stylish and unique. Do yourself a favour and stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Sliabh, Los Angeles

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
first the pros: After spending nearly 1 1/2 hours completely lost and trying to find the guesthouse ( Google and Apple maps fail miserably) The proprietor Nuno graciously brought his bicycle down to meet us and guided us to the house. he then spent at least 30 to 45 minutes orienting us to the apartment explaining in technical detail all its many quirks and idiosyncrasies. The apartment is large but is festooned with shabby, mismatched "mid century modern" furnishings and appliances (ie the passé retro 50's & 60's look). This may appeal to certain "hipsters", but most older guests I believe prefer modern tasteful furnishings To our chagrin, the highly touted "free breakfast" was completely do it yourself with a loaf of stale cake, three raw eggs for two people, a couple of bananas, two small juices in a box… You get the picture. Of course you had to cook it yourself and proprietor kindly asked us to clean up the kitchen after we finished. So the question we asked each other was why bother? Most people on holiday prefer to leave drudgery of kitchen chores behind. On the plus side, the bed was comfortable and the entire unit was very quiet. We specifically asked for a quiet room prior to our arrival. A small space heater kept the living room area warm but it was quite cold in the bedroom. Apart from small retro "Edison" lights above the bed, there were no night lights in the apartment. It was a treacherous journey in the middle of the night to the bathroom!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renée, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and chic
Very stylish and the hosts are extremely nice and have wonderful suggestions to make the most out of your visit. The location could not be better, right at the center of town. My room had a very nice terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Made our stay in Viana DC!
Dona Emília Guesthouse was absolutely perfect down to every last touch, and exceeded our expectations. The hosts were wonderful - so helpful and welcoming, and they gave us great tips of what to see and where to eat (including an authentic fisherman's pub which you should try if you like seafood). The guesthouse has both the option of shared bathroom or private bathroom. We had a suite with private bathroom, which included the added touch of all natural soaps and shower gel (which we wish we had bought some to take home with us!). The room had high ceilings, lots of natural light, a small balcony, and plenty of room to relax in the room on a couch. The communal areas are what really adds the homely and relaxed feel. We sat in the large sunny lounge area and listened to records on the record player and had drinks. The breakfast is do it yourself, which we preferred as we were able to make our own eggs/fruit/coffee and use only what we needed. There has been a lot of care and attention put into this guesthouse, so if you're looking for a relaxed and homely feel, then this is a true gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bruno, Mattstetten

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Wunderbar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Loïc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guesthouse parfaitement située mais atypique
Guesthouse dotée d'une parfaite situation en centre ville. Belle maison et chambre spacieuse. Personnel aimable et serviable. Chambre meublée de bric et de broc avec des meubles chinés, originaux mais peu pratiques. Salle de bain propre mais curieusement équipée d'une douche à rideau désuet. Petit déjeuner correct, organisation et matériel nécessitant assistance. Tarif élevé pour ce niveau de prestation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco Aurélio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quem vê a cara não vê o coração
Incrível, tive dificuldades em encontrar a Casa de Hóspedes por causa de obras nas ruas . A gestora Sofia foi muito acolhedora, mostrando todo o funcionamento. Ótimas instalações, muito conforto e silêncio. Tive o privilégio de ser convidado a ocupar uma suíte no lugar do quarto reservado em cortesia. Gostei muito da estadia.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katalin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This guesthouse is very nice and atmospheric. We felt very comfortable and can recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

ESPERANZA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alojamiento perfecto. Un 10
El alojamiento es perfecto. Está impecablemente limpio y es precioso, tanto la habitación como las zonas comunes están decoradas con mucho gusto. Está en pleno centro pero puedes descargar el coche en la puerta y hay aparcamiento gratuito cerca. La habitación (Praza suite) es muy cómoda y bonita, con un pequeño balcón con una mesita ideal para sentarse y disfrutar de las vistas, tanto de día como de noche, de la plaza más bonita de Viana. Merece la pena pagar por la pequeña diferencia de precio que hay con las otras habitaciones. Buena señal wifi. Tiene un pequeño inconveniente y es la cortina en la ducha. El desayuno te lo preparas tú con productos que te dejan cada día en una amplia zona de cocina a disposición de los huéspedes y te lo puedes tomar en la habitación o en un salón muy agradable y de nuevo con vistas increíbles. En resumen un 10.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Martina, cuneo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accoglienza curata , struttura molto centrale , ben pulita
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfekter Aufenthalt
Wir wurden sehr nett empfangen. Alles wurde perfekt erklärt. Das Zimmer war sehr groß und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Wir bekamen umfangreiche Tipps für unseren Aufenthalt, Absolut empfehlenswert.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr persönlich und individuell. Schönes Haus und schöne Zimmer. Beste Lage mitten in der Stadt. Die Küche und das Frühstück sind klasse. Die Inhaber sehr freundlich und angenehm. Ruhige Atmosphäre.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hacia mucho frío en la habitación,por lo demás todo perfecto...
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien limpio gente amable buena comida habitación increíble
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018